AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDry Spell Watch: A prolonged dry spell is threatening the farming season in Ghana’s Upper East Region, with millet struggling after weeks of little or no rain. Export Boost: India’s APEDA helped ship Jammu & Kashmir’s Areko cherries and Scentrose plums to Singapore, aiming for higher returns and better post-harvest handling. Green Farming Metrics: China reported continued gains in agricultural green development in 2025, including improved water-saving and higher fertilizer/pesticide efficiency. Livestock Disease Control: Croatia is tightening African swine fever containment after dozens of outbreaks, with more measures planned to protect pig production. Organic Support: USDA is offering help to organic producers to cover certification costs for 2025–2026. Policy Shift on Inputs: Ladakh has banned chemical and synthetic fertilisers to protect soil and water and accelerate organic farming. Food Security Push: Bahrain is moving ahead with plans to strengthen food security, including allocating agricultural plots to farmers. Aquaculture Fraud Probe: Malaysia’s MACC opened an investigation into KWAP’s RM200m loss tied to Indonesian eFishery. Weather Disruption: Floods and landslides hit Arunachal Pradesh districts, with heavy rain forecast and thousands affected. Market/Quality Rules: Malaysia urged durian exporters to stick to China phytosanitary protocol for fresh durians, warning against unapproved methods.
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